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Cumin vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cumin and Groat

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Groat has more Copper.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 802% more.
  • Cumin has 52 times more Calcium than Groat. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Groat has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Buckwheat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
7
:
3
Groat
Contains more Calcium +5072.2%
Contains more Iron +2916.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +288.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +5072.2%
Contains more Iron +2916.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +288.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
6
:
4
Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
2
Groat
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +555%
Contains more Other +262.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +21%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +555%
Contains more Other +262.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
1
Groat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Groat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Groat Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 61.5g Groat
Protein 17.81g 13.25g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 3.4g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 71.5g Groat
Calories 375kcal 343kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Groat
Fiber 10.5g 10g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 18mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.2mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 231mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 347mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 460mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 4.8mg 2.4mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 3.333mg 1.3mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 1270IU 0IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.101mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.21mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 30µg Groat
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 1.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.039g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Groat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Cumin
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.